Folic acid Prescribing at THE FOREST SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,284
Total Quantity
66.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+153%
THE FOREST SURGERY prescribed 3,284 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,664 to the NHS. This is 153% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,664 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +153% 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.