Folic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,990
Total Quantity
98.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+130.4%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,990 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,656 to the NHS. This is 130.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,656 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +130.4% 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.