Folic acid Prescribing at GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,218
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+70.9%
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,218 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,448 to the NHS. This is 70.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,448 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +70.9% 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.