Folic acid Prescribing at THE BALDOCK SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,452
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+11.9%

THE BALDOCK SURGERY prescribed 1,452 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,502 to the NHS. This is 11.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
133

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,452
Total Quantity36,759
Total NHS Cost£1,502
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+11.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,452 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+11.9% 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.