Folic acid Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,210

Total Quantity

30.2K

NHS Cost

£778

vs National Avg

-6.8%

NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 1,210 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £778 to the NHS. This is 6.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

113

Jul 2026

117

Jul 2026

124

Jul 2026

131

Jul 2026

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,210
Total Quantity	30,168
Total NHS Cost	£778
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-6.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,210 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-6.8% 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.