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 Items2,720
Total Quantity52,239
Total NHS Cost£1,522
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+109.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,720 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+109.6% 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.