Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,365
Total Quantity
79.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+159.2%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,365 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,752 to the NHS. This is 159.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,752 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +159.2% 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.