Folic acid Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,110

Total Quantity

28.9K

NHS Cost

£728

vs National Avg

-14.5%

OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,110 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £728 to the NHS. This is 14.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,110
Total Quantity	28,916
Total NHS Cost	£728
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-14.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,110 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-14.5% 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.