Folic acid Prescribing at THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,790
Total Quantity
61.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+37.9%
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,790 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,471 to the NHS. This is 37.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,790 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,471 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,790 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +37.9% 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.