Folic acid Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,501
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+92.7%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 2,501 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,392 to the NHS. This is 92.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,392 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +92.7% 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.