Folic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
418
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£474
vs National Avg
-67.8%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 418 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £474 to the NHS. This is 67.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £474 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -67.8% 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.