Folic acid Prescribing at ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,752
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£883
vs National Avg
+35%

ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,752 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £883 to the NHS. This is 35% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,752
Total Quantity37,525
Total NHS Cost£883
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+35%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,752 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+35% 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.