Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHLAND ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
733
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£677
vs National Avg
-43.5%

HIGHLAND ROAD SURGERY prescribed 733 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £677 to the NHS. This is 43.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items733
Total Quantity29,265
Total NHS Cost£677
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-43.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice733 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-43.5% 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.