Folic acid Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,848
Total Quantity
53.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+42.4%

LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,848 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,247 to the NHS. This is 42.4% 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
151
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,848
Total Quantity53,111
Total NHS Cost£1,247
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+42.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,848 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+42.4% 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.