Folic acid Prescribing at MIDDLEWAY SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,735
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+33.7%

MIDDLEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,735 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,735
Total Quantity50,705
Total NHS Cost£1,156
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+33.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,735 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+33.7% 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.