Folic acid Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,888
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,888 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,842 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,888 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,842 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,888 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.