Folic acid Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,807
Total Quantity
51.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+39.2%
LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 1,807 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,085 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,085 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +39.2% 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.