Folic acid Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,616
Total Quantity
34.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,616 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,768 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,381 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,768 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.