Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,577
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+98.5%

ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,577 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,440 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
246

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,577
Total Quantity57,832
Total NHS Cost£1,440
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+98.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,577 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+98.5% 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.