Folic acid Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,849
Total Quantity
66.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
THE LAKESIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,849 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,523 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,523 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.