Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHGROVE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
4,331
Total Quantity
232.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+233.7%

HIGHGROVE SURGERY prescribed 4,331 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,868 to the NHS. This is 233.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
339

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,331
Total Quantity232,747
Total NHS Cost£5,868
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+233.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,331 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+233.7% 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.