Folic acid Prescribing at WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,441
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+11%

WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,441 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,126 to the NHS. This is 11% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,441
Total Quantity64,837
Total NHS Cost£3,126
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+11%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,441 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+11% 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.