Folic acid Prescribing at GREYFRIARS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,875
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+44.5%
GREYFRIARS SURGERY prescribed 1,875 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,665 to the NHS. This is 44.5% 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
133
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,665 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.5% 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.