Folic acid Prescribing at PARSON DROVE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,038
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+57%

PARSON DROVE SURGERY prescribed 2,038 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 57% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
159

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,038
Total Quantity57,754
Total NHS Cost£1,522
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+57%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,038 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+57% 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.