Folic acid Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,773
Total Quantity
75.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+36.6%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 1,773 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,067 to the NHS. This is 36.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,067 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.6% 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.