Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,492
Total Quantity
33.7K
NHS Cost
£914
vs National Avg
+14.9%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 1,492 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £914 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £914 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +14.9% 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.