Folic acid Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,101
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£977
vs National Avg
+61.9%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 2,101 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £977 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,101 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £977 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,101 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.