Folic acid Prescribing at THORNBROOK SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,962
Total Quantity
49.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+51.2%
THORNBROOK SURGERY prescribed 1,962 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,124 to the NHS. This is 51.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,962 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,124 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,962 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +51.2% 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.