Folic acid Prescribing at FLITWICK SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,158
Total Quantity
63.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+66.3%

FLITWICK SURGERY prescribed 2,158 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,415 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,158
Total Quantity63,573
Total NHS Cost£1,415
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+66.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,158 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+66.3% 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.