Folic acid Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,391
Total Quantity
98.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+84.2%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 2,391 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,310 to the NHS. This is 84.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,310 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +84.2% 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.