Folic acid Prescribing at KIRBY ROAD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,686
Total Quantity
68.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+29.9%
KIRBY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,686 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,494 to the NHS. This is 29.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,494 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +29.9% 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.