Folic acid Prescribing at NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,747
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 1,747 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,042 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,747 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,042 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,747 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.