Folic acid Prescribing at SWADLINCOTE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,870
Total Quantity
125.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+121.1%

SWADLINCOTE SURGERY prescribed 2,870 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,386 to the NHS. This is 121.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
226

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,870
Total Quantity125,749
Total NHS Cost£3,386
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+121.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,870 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+121.1% 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.