Folic acid Prescribing at SWARLAND AVENUE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,179
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£790
vs National Avg
-9.2%
SWARLAND AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 1,179 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £790 to the NHS. This is 9.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £790 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -9.2% 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.