Folic acid Prescribing at LEATSIDE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,681
Total Quantity
78.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+29.5%

LEATSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,681 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,890 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
148

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,681
Total Quantity78,582
Total NHS Cost£1,890
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+29.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,681 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+29.5% 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.