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 Items1,882
Total Quantity59,845
Total NHS Cost£1,341
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+45%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,882 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+45% 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.