Folic acid Prescribing at POPLAR HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
POPLAR HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,719 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,147 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,147 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.