Folic acid Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,007
Total Quantity
45.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-22.4%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 1,007 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,083 to the NHS. This is 22.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,083 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -22.4% 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.