Folic acid Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,586
Total Quantity
42.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+22.2%
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 1,586 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,440 to the NHS. This is 22.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,440 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +22.2% 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.