Folic acid Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,908
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+47%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 1,908 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,410 to the NHS. This is 47% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,410 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47% 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.