Folic acid Prescribing at MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£367
vs National Avg
-57.9%
MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES prescribed 546 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £367 to the NHS. This is 57.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,049 |
| Total NHS Cost | £367 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -57.9% 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.