Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£523
vs National Avg
-56.9%
HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY prescribed 560 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £523 to the NHS. This is 56.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £523 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -56.9% 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.