Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,814
Total Quantity
51.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+116.8%

RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 2,814 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,488 to the NHS. This is 116.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
230

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,814
Total Quantity51,683
Total NHS Cost£1,488
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+116.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,814 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+116.8% 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.