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 Items | 2,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +71.4% 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.