Folic acid Prescribing at OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
672
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£447
vs National Avg
-48.2%

OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY prescribed 672 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £447 to the NHS. This is 48.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items672
Total Quantity17,138
Total NHS Cost£447
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-48.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice672 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-48.2% 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.