Folic acid Prescribing at PENCESTER SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,746
Total Quantity
125.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+111.6%
PENCESTER SURGERY prescribed 2,746 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,860 to the NHS. This is 111.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,860 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +111.6% 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.