Folic acid Prescribing at SARUM HEALTH GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,368
Total Quantity
35.9K
NHS Cost
£928
vs National Avg
+5.4%

SARUM HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,368 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £928 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
154

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,368
Total Quantity35,854
Total NHS Cost£928
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+5.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,368 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+5.4% 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.