Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,747
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,747 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,822 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,747 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,821 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,822 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,747 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.