Folic acid Prescribing at HEADLANDS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,690
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+30.2%
HEADLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,690 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,177 to the NHS. This is 30.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,177 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +30.2% vs national average |
Explore More
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.