Folic acid Prescribing at THE MARSHSIDE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

749

Total Quantity

20.2K

NHS Cost

£443

vs National Avg

-42.3%

THE MARSHSIDE SURGERY prescribed 749 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £443 to the NHS. This is 42.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	749
Total Quantity	20,176
Total NHS Cost	£443
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-42.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	749 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-42.3% 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.