Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,793
Total Quantity
62.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,793 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,327 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,327 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.