Folic acid Prescribing at LEISTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,413
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+85.9%

LEISTON SURGERY prescribed 2,413 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 85.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
190

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,413
Total Quantity56,979
Total NHS Cost£1,261
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+85.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,413 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+85.9% 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.