Folic acid Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
743
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£519
vs National Avg
-42.8%
THE ALEXANDRA SURGERY prescribed 743 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £519 to the NHS. This is 42.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £519 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -42.8% 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.