Folic acid Prescribing at FOREST SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,213
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+70.5%
FOREST SURGERY prescribed 2,213 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,372 to the NHS. This is 70.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,511 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,372 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +70.5% 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.