Folic acid Prescribing at MALTINGS SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,516
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+16.8%

MALTINGS SURGERY prescribed 1,516 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,132 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,516
Total Quantity42,151
Total NHS Cost£1,132
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+16.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,516 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+16.8% 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.