Folic acid Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,675
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£874
vs National Avg
+29%

WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,675 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £874 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,675
Total Quantity40,152
Total NHS Cost£874
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+29%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,675 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+29% 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.