Folic acid Prescribing at FRIARY HOUSE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,877
Total Quantity
88.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+44.6%

FRIARY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,877 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,524 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,877
Total Quantity88,308
Total NHS Cost£3,524
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+44.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,877 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+44.6% 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.