Folic acid Prescribing at KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,072
Total Quantity
59.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+59.6%

KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,072 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,376 to the NHS. This is 59.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
154

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,072
Total Quantity58,967
Total NHS Cost£1,376
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+59.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,072 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+59.6% 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.