Folic acid Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£270
vs National Avg
-73.3%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 347 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £270 to the NHS. This is 73.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £270 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -73.3% vs national average |
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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.