Folic acid Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,901
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+46.5%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,901 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,623 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,623 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.