Folic acid Prescribing at LOCKWOOD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£551
vs National Avg
-55.7%

LOCKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 575 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £551 to the NHS. This is 55.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
51

Prescribing Details

Total Items575
Total Quantity16,159
Total NHS Cost£551
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-55.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice575 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-55.7% 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.