Folic acid Prescribing at NORFOLK STREET SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,611
Total Quantity
49.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+24.1%

NORFOLK STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,611 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,476 to the NHS. This is 24.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,611
Total Quantity49,648
Total NHS Cost£1,476
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+24.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,611 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+24.1% 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.