Folic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,010
Total Quantity
40.4K
NHS Cost
£959
vs National Avg
+54.9%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,010 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £959 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £959 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.