Folic acid Prescribing at THE WESTWOOD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,035

Total Quantity

25.0K

NHS Cost

£737

vs National Avg

-20.3%

THE WESTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,035 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

118

Jul 2026

116

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,035
Total Quantity	24,982
Total NHS Cost	£737
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-20.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,035 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-20.3% 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.