Folic acid Prescribing at GLEMSFORD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,769
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+36.3%
GLEMSFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,769 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,382 to the NHS. This is 36.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,382 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.3% 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.