Folic acid Prescribing at RAINHILL VILLAGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,488
Total Quantity
47.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
RAINHILL VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,488 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,581 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,147 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,581 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.