Folic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,184

Total Quantity

33.6K

NHS Cost

£721

vs National Avg

-8.8%

THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,184 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £721 to the NHS. This is 8.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

112

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,184
Total Quantity	33,637
Total NHS Cost	£721
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-8.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,184 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-8.8% 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.