Folic acid Prescribing at OVERTON PARK SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,614
Total Quantity
45.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+24.3%
OVERTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,614 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,093 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,093 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +24.3% 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.