Folic acid Prescribing at STOW SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,893
Total Quantity
31.6K
NHS Cost
£762
vs National Avg
+45.8%

STOW SURGERY prescribed 1,893 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £762 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
179

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,893
Total Quantity31,627
Total NHS Cost£762
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+45.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,893 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+45.8% 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.