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 Items | 1,848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,247 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.