Folic acid Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
992
Total Quantity
26.4K
NHS Cost
£585
vs National Avg
-23.6%
THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 992 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £585 to the NHS. This is 23.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £585 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -23.6% 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.