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 Items | 2,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,357 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +70.7% 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.