Folic acid Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,681
Total Quantity
37.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,681 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,157 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,681 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,157 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,681 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +29.5% 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.