Folic acid Prescribing at THE BURBAGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,115
Total Quantity
77.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+140%
THE BURBAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,115 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,776 to the NHS. This is 140% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
254
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,776 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +140% 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.