Folic acid Prescribing at OLD ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,298
Total Quantity
94.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+77%

OLD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,298 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,144 to the NHS. This is 77% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
199

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,298
Total Quantity94,878
Total NHS Cost£3,144
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+77%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,298 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+77% vs national average
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.