Folic acid Prescribing at STOKE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,700
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+31%

STOKE SURGERY prescribed 1,700 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,380 to the NHS. This is 31% 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
139
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,700
Total Quantity57,433
Total NHS Cost£1,380
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+31%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,700 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+31% 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.