Folic acid Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,543
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+18.9%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,543 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,628 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,136 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,628 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +18.9% 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.