Folic acid Prescribing at SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,300
Total Quantity
73.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+77.2%
SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 2,300 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,784 to the NHS. This is 77.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,784 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +77.2% 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.