Folic acid Prescribing at PINHOE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,359
Total Quantity
109.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+158.8%

PINHOE SURGERY prescribed 3,359 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,348 to the NHS. This is 158.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
290

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,359
Total Quantity109,208
Total NHS Cost£2,348
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+158.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,359 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+158.8% 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.