Folic acid Prescribing at THE NORTHWICK SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,550
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£886
vs National Avg
+19.4%
THE NORTHWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,550 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £886 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,977 |
| Total NHS Cost | £886 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +19.4% 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.