Folic acid Prescribing at HOUNSFIELD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,446
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
HOUNSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,446 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,122 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,122 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.