Folic acid Prescribing at WATERLOO HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,815
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+39.8%
WATERLOO HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,815 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,319 to the NHS. This is 39.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,483 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,319 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +39.8% 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.