Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,244
Total Quantity
62.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+72.9%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 2,244 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,465 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,465 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.