Folic acid Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,131
Total Quantity
65.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+64.2%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 2,131 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,380 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,131 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,719 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,380 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,131 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.