Folic acid Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,666
Total Quantity
178.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+182.4%

ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 3,666 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,589 to the NHS. This is 182.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
281

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,666
Total Quantity178,910
Total NHS Cost£5,589
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+182.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,666 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+182.4% 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.