Folic acid Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,258
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+74%
FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,258 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,263 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,263 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.