Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,133
Total Quantity
127.0K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+218.4%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 4,133 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,318 to the NHS. This is 218.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
329
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,318 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +218.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +218.4% 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.