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 Items1,873
Total Quantity49,389
Total NHS Cost£1,067
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+44.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,873 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+44.3% 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.