Folic acid Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,139
Total Quantity
88.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+64.8%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 2,139 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,912 to the NHS. This is 64.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,912 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +64.8% 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.