Folic acid Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,472
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+13.4%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,472 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,847 to the NHS. This is 13.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,472
Total Quantity39,072
Total NHS Cost£1,847
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+13.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,472 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+13.4% 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.