Folic acid Prescribing at THE MEADS SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,492
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+14.9%

THE MEADS SURGERY prescribed 1,492 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,059 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,492
Total Quantity38,370
Total NHS Cost£1,059
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+14.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,492 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+14.9% 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.