Folic acid Prescribing at EARLSFIELD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,570
Total Quantity
61.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+98%

EARLSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,570 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,490 to the NHS. This is 98% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
273

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,570
Total Quantity61,075
Total NHS Cost£1,490
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+98%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,570 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+98% 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.