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 Items1,616
Total Quantity34,381
Total NHS Cost£1,768
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+24.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,616 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+24.5% 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.