Folic acid Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,875
Total Quantity
74.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+44.5%
NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 1,875 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,666 to the NHS. This is 44.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,666 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.5% 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.