Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,707
Total Quantity
69.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+31.5%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,707 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,541 to the NHS. This is 31.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,114 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,541 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.5% 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.