Folic acid Prescribing at NORTH SHORE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,150
Total Quantity
73.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+65.6%
NORTH SHORE SURGERY prescribed 2,150 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,057 to the NHS. This is 65.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,057 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +65.6% 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.