Folic acid Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,216
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+70.7%

HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 2,216 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,357 to the NHS. This is 70.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
208

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,216
Total Quantity60,456
Total NHS Cost£1,357
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+70.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,216 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+70.7% 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.