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 Items | 395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £409 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -69.6% 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.