Folic acid Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,835
Total Quantity
87.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+41.4%
LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,835 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,978 to the NHS. This is 41.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,978 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +41.4% 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.