Folic acid Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,423
Total Quantity
39.0K
NHS Cost
£837
vs National Avg
+9.6%

SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,423 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £837 to the NHS. This is 9.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,423
Total Quantity38,979
Total NHS Cost£837
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+9.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,423 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+9.6% 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.