Folic acid Prescribing at FERN HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,006
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
FERN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,006 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,059 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,059 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.