Folic acid Prescribing at MARKET CROSS SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,837
Total Quantity
101.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+195.6%

MARKET CROSS SURGERY prescribed 3,837 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,104 to the NHS. This is 195.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
357

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,837
Total Quantity101,825
Total NHS Cost£3,104
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+195.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,837 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+195.6% 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.