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 Items1,917
Total Quantity59,496
Total NHS Cost£1,357
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+47.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,917 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+47.7% 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.