Folic acid Prescribing at FALKLAND SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,613
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+24.3%

FALKLAND SURGERY prescribed 1,613 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,061 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,613
Total Quantity48,534
Total NHS Cost£1,061
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+24.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,613 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+24.3% 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.