Folic acid Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,654
Total Quantity
102.2K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+104.5%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,654 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,358 to the NHS. This is 104.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,358 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +104.5% 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.