Folic acid Prescribing at HEATON ROAD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,720
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+109.6%
HEATON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,720 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 109.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,522 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +109.6% 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.