Folic acid Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£284
vs National Avg
-58.5%
THE SURGERY prescribed 539 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £284 to the NHS. This is 58.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £284 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -58.5% 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.