Folic acid Prescribing at PENNY LANE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
46.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-24.9%
PENNY LANE SURGERY prescribed 975 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,069 to the NHS. This is 24.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,069 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -24.9% 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.