Folic acid Prescribing at UPPER GORDON ROAD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,741
Total Quantity
48.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+34.1%
UPPER GORDON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,741 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,251 to the NHS. This is 34.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,251 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.1% 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.