Folic acid Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,917
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+47.7%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 1,917 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,357 to the NHS. This is 47.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,357 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47.7% 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.