Folic acid Prescribing at MINSTER SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,730
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+33.3%

MINSTER SURGERY prescribed 1,730 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,277 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,730
Total Quantity60,453
Total NHS Cost£1,277
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+33.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,730 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+33.3% 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.