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 Items | 2,814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,488 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +116.8% 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.