Folic acid Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,744
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+34.4%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 1,744 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,362 to the NHS. This is 34.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
162

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,744
Total Quantity46,067
Total NHS Cost£1,362
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+34.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,744 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+34.4% 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.