Folic acid Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,395
Total Quantity
41.1K
NHS Cost
£879
vs National Avg
+7.5%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,395 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £879 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £879 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.