Folic acid Prescribing at PETERSFIELD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,699
Total Quantity
111.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+107.9%

PETERSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,699 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,243 to the NHS. This is 107.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
224

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,699
Total Quantity111,922
Total NHS Cost£3,243
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+107.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,699 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+107.9% 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.