Folic acid Prescribing at HEATH LANE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,812
Total Quantity
60.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+116.6%
HEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,812 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,391 to the NHS. This is 116.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,391 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +116.6% 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.