Folic acid Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
822
Total Quantity
22.5K
NHS Cost
£497
vs National Avg
-36.7%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 822 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £497 to the NHS. This is 36.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 822 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £497 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 822 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -36.7% 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.