Folic acid Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
889
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£759
vs National Avg
-31.5%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 889 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £759 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £759 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.