Folic acid Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
908
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£386
vs National Avg
-30%

THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 908 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £386 to the NHS. This is 30% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
71

Prescribing Details

Total Items908
Total Quantity15,479
Total NHS Cost£386
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-30%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice908 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-30% 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.