Folic acid Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£317
vs National Avg
-46.5%
THE SURGERY prescribed 694 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £317 to the NHS. This is 46.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £317 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -46.5% 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.