Folic acid Prescribing at FRITHWOOD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
976
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£558
vs National Avg
-24.8%

FRITHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 976 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £558 to the NHS. This is 24.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
81

Prescribing Details

Total Items976
Total Quantity25,424
Total NHS Cost£558
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-24.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice976 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-24.8% 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.