Folic acid Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,163

Total Quantity

38.4K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-10.4%

OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,163 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,035 to the NHS. This is 10.4% 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

107

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

120

Jun 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,163
Total Quantity	38,429
Total NHS Cost	£1,035
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-10.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,163 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-10.4% 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.