Folic acid Prescribing at PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
630
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£603
vs National Avg
-51.5%
PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 630 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £603 to the NHS. This is 51.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £603 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -51.5% 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.