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 Items2,300
Total Quantity72,959
Total NHS Cost£1,784
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+77.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,300 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+77.2% 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.