Folic acid Prescribing at MATTISHALL AND LENWADE SURGERIES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,128
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+63.9%

MATTISHALL AND LENWADE SURGERIES prescribed 2,128 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,303 to the NHS. This is 63.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
174

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,128
Total Quantity53,936
Total NHS Cost£1,303
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+63.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,128 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+63.9% 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.