Folic acid Prescribing at HOWELL SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,103

Total Quantity

38.3K

NHS Cost

£860

vs National Avg

-15%

HOWELL SURGERY prescribed 1,103 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £860 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

118

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,103
Total Quantity	38,305
Total NHS Cost	£860
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-15%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,103 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-15% 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.