Folic acid Prescribing at MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,792
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+38.1%

MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,792 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,233 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,792
Total Quantity40,639
Total NHS Cost£1,233
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+38.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,792 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+38.1% 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.