Folic acid Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

917

Total Quantity

21.9K

NHS Cost

£545

vs National Avg

-29.4%

WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 917 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £545 to the NHS. This is 29.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	917
Total Quantity	21,901
Total NHS Cost	£545
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-29.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	917 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-29.4% 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.