Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
886
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£748
vs National Avg
-31.7%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 886 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £748 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £748 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.