Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,230
Total Quantity
70.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,230 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,618 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,618 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.