Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,387
Total Quantity
35.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+6.9%
HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 1,387 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,183 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,183 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.