Folic acid Prescribing at THE QRP SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,536
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+18.3%

THE QRP SURGERY prescribed 1,536 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,294 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,536
Total Quantity51,561
Total NHS Cost£1,294
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+18.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,536 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+18.3% vs national average
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.