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 Items | 2,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,502 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +62.7% 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.