Folic acid Prescribing at PASTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,635
Total Quantity
45.4K
NHS Cost
£979
vs National Avg
+26%

PASTON SURGERY prescribed 1,635 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £979 to the NHS. This is 26% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,635
Total Quantity45,398
Total NHS Cost£979
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+26%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,635 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+26% 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.