Folic acid Prescribing at HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,433
Total Quantity
27.7K
NHS Cost
£622
vs National Avg
+10.4%
HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,433 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £622 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £622 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +10.4% 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.