Folic acid Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,476
Total Quantity
62.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+13.7%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,476 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,360 to the NHS. This is 13.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,360 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +13.7% 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.