Folic acid Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,357
Total Quantity
167.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+312.7%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 5,357 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,587 to the NHS. This is 312.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
478
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,357 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 167,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,587 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +312.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,357 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +312.7% 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.