Folic acid Prescribing at GREAT BARFORD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,112
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+62.7%

GREAT BARFORD SURGERY prescribed 2,112 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,502 to the NHS. This is 62.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
258

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,112
Total Quantity63,210
Total NHS Cost£1,502
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+62.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,112 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+62.7% 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.