Folic acid Prescribing at THE JOHN HAMPDEN SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
9,156
NHS Cost
£193
vs National Avg
-81%

THE JOHN HAMPDEN SURGERY prescribed 246 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £193 to the NHS. This is 81% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items246
Total Quantity9,156
Total NHS Cost£193
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-81%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice246 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-81% vs national average
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.