Folic acid Prescribing at SOUTHDENE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,733
Total Quantity
48.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+33.5%

SOUTHDENE SURGERY prescribed 1,733 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,130 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,733
Total Quantity48,164
Total NHS Cost£1,130
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+33.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,733 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+33.5% 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.