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 Items2,258
Total Quantity49,230
Total NHS Cost£1,263
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+74%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,258 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+74% 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.