Folic acid Prescribing at PARKWOOD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,691
Total Quantity
42.0K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+30.3%

PARKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,691 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,013 to the NHS. This is 30.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
152

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,691
Total Quantity41,961
Total NHS Cost£1,013
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+30.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,691 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+30.3% 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.