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 Items | 1,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,233 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.