Folic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
395
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£409
vs National Avg
-69.6%

THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 395 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £409 to the NHS. This is 69.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items395
Total Quantity17,456
Total NHS Cost£409
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-69.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice395 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-69.6% 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.