Folic acid Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,468
Total Quantity
92.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+167.2%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 3,468 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,141 to the NHS. This is 167.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,141 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +167.2% 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.