Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,157

Total Quantity

60.5K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-10.9%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,157 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,523 to the NHS. This is 10.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

104

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,157
Total Quantity	60,527
Total NHS Cost	£1,523
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-10.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,157 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-10.9% 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.