Folic acid Prescribing at DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,155
Total Quantity
26.0K
NHS Cost
£560
vs National Avg
-11%

DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES prescribed 1,155 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £560 to the NHS. This is 11% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
88

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,155
Total Quantity26,007
Total NHS Cost£560
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-11%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,155 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-11% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.