Folic acid Prescribing at OLD TOWN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£578
vs National Avg
-57.5%
OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 552 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £578 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £578 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.