Folic acid Prescribing at THE PETWORTH SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,855
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+42.9%
THE PETWORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,855 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,140 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,855 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,543 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,140 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,855 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +42.9% 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.