Folic acid Prescribing at STANHOPE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,032
Total Quantity
23.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-20.5%

STANHOPE SURGERY prescribed 1,032 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,146 to the NHS. This is 20.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
66

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,032
Total Quantity23,200
Total NHS Cost£1,146
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-20.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,032 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-20.5% 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.