Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHLANDS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,816
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+39.9%
NORTHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,816 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,042 to the NHS. This is 39.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,042 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +39.9% 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.