Folic acid Prescribing at THE CRESCENT SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,824
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+40.5%
THE CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 1,824 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,049 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,049 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.5% 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.