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 Items1,476
Total Quantity62,357
Total NHS Cost£2,360
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+13.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,476 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+13.7% vs national average
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.