Folic acid Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,662
Total Quantity
53.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+28%
PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,662 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,462 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,315 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,462 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.