Folic acid Prescribing at SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
485
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£392
vs National Avg
-62.6%
SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY prescribed 485 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £392 to the NHS. This is 62.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £392 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -62.6% 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.