Folic acid Prescribing at LOSTWITHIEL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,652
Total Quantity
38.5K
NHS Cost
£830
vs National Avg
+27.3%
LOSTWITHIEL SURGERY prescribed 1,652 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £830 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £830 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,652 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.