Folic acid Prescribing at THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,447
Total Quantity
83.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+88.5%
THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,447 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,769 to the NHS. This is 88.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,769 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +88.5% 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.