Folic acid Prescribing at SPRINGBANK SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,713
Total Quantity
62.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+32%

SPRINGBANK SURGERY prescribed 1,713 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,468 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
152

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,713
Total Quantity62,280
Total NHS Cost£1,468
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+32%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,713 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+32% 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.