Folic acid Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,568
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+20.8%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 1,568 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,250 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,250 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +20.8% 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.