Folic acid Prescribing at ST PETER'S SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,036

Total Quantity

39.7K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-20.2%

ST PETER'S SURGERY prescribed 1,036 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,063 to the NHS. This is 20.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,036
Total Quantity	39,737
Total NHS Cost	£1,063
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-20.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,036 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-20.2% vs national average

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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.