Folic acid Prescribing at LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,170
Total Quantity
32.9K
NHS Cost
£763
vs National Avg
-9.9%
LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY prescribed 1,170 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £763 to the NHS. This is 9.9% 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
92
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,879 |
| Total NHS Cost | £763 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -9.9% 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.