Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,802
Total Quantity
45.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,802 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,864 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,864 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.