Folic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,882
Total Quantity
59.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+45%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,882 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,341 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,341 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.