Folic acid Prescribing at OLD FORGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
593
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£240
vs National Avg
-54.3%
OLD FORGE SURGERY prescribed 593 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £240 to the NHS. This is 54.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £240 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -54.3% 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.