Folic acid Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,768
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+36.2%

SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,768 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,040 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
156

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,768
Total Quantity40,601
Total NHS Cost£1,040
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+36.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,768 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+36.2% 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.