Folic acid Prescribing at LUNESDALE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,373
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£727
vs National Avg
+5.8%
LUNESDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,373 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £727 to the NHS. This is 5.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £727 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +5.8% 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.