Folic acid Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
996
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-23.3%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 996 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,021 to the NHS. This is 23.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items996
Total Quantity50,746
Total NHS Cost£1,021
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-23.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice996 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-23.3% 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.