Folic acid Prescribing at FIRST AVENUE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,335
Total Quantity
102.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+79.9%
FIRST AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 2,335 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,387 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,976 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,387 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +79.9% 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.