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 Items2,006
Total Quantity41,617
Total NHS Cost£1,059
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+54.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,006 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+54.5% 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.