Folic acid Prescribing at HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,915
Total Quantity
58.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+47.5%

HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 1,915 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,414 to the NHS. This is 47.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,915
Total Quantity58,491
Total NHS Cost£1,414
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+47.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,915 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+47.5% 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.