Folic acid Prescribing at FORDINGTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,225
Total Quantity
72.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+71.4%

FORDINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,225 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,225
Total Quantity72,417
Total NHS Cost£1,563
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+71.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,225 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+71.4% 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.