Folic acid Prescribing at NEWTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,891
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+45.7%
NEWTON SURGERY prescribed 1,891 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,284 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,891 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,284 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,891 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.