Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,990
Total Quantity
121.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+53.3%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,990 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,759 to the NHS. This is 53.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,759 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +53.3% 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.