Folic acid Prescribing at NEW LONGTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
9,946
NHS Cost
£223
vs National Avg
-74.3%

NEW LONGTON SURGERY prescribed 333 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £223 to the NHS. This is 74.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items333
Total Quantity9,946
Total NHS Cost£223
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-74.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice333 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-74.3% 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.