Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,368
Total Quantity
31.8K
NHS Cost
£727
vs National Avg
+5.4%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,368 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £727 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £727 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +5.4% 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.