Folic acid Prescribing at PALACE ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,005

Total Quantity

40.8K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

-22.6%

PALACE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,005 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,521 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

110

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,005
Total Quantity	40,763
Total NHS Cost	£2,521
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-22.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,005 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-22.6% 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.