Folic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,136
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-12.5%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,136 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,318 to the NHS. This is 12.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,318 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -12.5% 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.