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 Items1,614
Total Quantity45,696
Total NHS Cost£1,093
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+24.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,614 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+24.3% vs national average
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.