Folic acid Prescribing at FIRS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£691
vs National Avg
-63.6%
FIRS SURGERY prescribed 472 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £691 to the NHS. This is 63.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £691 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -63.6% 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.