Folic acid Prescribing at LOCKSWOOD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,554
Total Quantity
89.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
LOCKSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,554 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,322 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,554 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,322 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,554 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.