Folic acid Prescribing at NEW DOVER ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,681
Total Quantity
78.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+29.5%

NEW DOVER ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,681 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,759 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,681
Total Quantity78,392
Total NHS Cost£1,759
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+29.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,681 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+29.5% 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.