Folic acid Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,175
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+67.6%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 2,175 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,332 to the NHS. This is 67.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,332 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +67.6% 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.