Folic acid Prescribing at PARKSIDE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,597
Total Quantity
106.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+23%

PARKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,597 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,304 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
85

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,597
Total Quantity106,662
Total NHS Cost£3,304
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,597 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+23% 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.