Folic acid Prescribing at SOUTHAM SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,462
Total Quantity
68.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+12.6%
SOUTHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,462 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,435 to the NHS. This is 12.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,435 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +12.6% 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.