Folic acid Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,377
Total Quantity
33.5K
NHS Cost
£788
vs National Avg
+6.1%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 1,377 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £788 to the NHS. This is 6.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,473 |
| Total NHS Cost | £788 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +6.1% 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.