Folic acid Prescribing at GUDGEHEATH LANE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,323
Total Quantity
86.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+79%

GUDGEHEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,323 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,306 to the NHS. This is 79% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
168

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,323
Total Quantity86,368
Total NHS Cost£2,306
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+79%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,323 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+79% 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.