Folic acid Prescribing at NEWTOWN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,947
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+50%
NEWTOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,947 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,381 to the NHS. This is 50% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,947 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,143 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,381 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,947 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +50% 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.