Folic acid Prescribing at THE DRIVE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,010
Total Quantity
77.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
THE DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 2,010 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,830 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,228 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,830 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.