Folic acid Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,148
Total Quantity
93.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+142.5%

THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,148 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,988 to the NHS. This is 142.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
291

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,148
Total Quantity93,157
Total NHS Cost£1,988
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+142.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,148 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+142.5% 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.