Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
16.1K
NHS Cost
£409
vs National Avg
-53.4%
HIGHERLAND SURGERY prescribed 605 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £409 to the NHS. This is 53.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £409 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -53.4% 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.