Folic acid Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,873
Total Quantity
49.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+44.3%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 1,873 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,067 to the NHS. This is 44.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,389 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,067 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.3% 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.