Folic acid Prescribing at WEST FARM SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,353
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
WEST FARM SURGERY prescribed 1,353 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,159 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,353 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,159 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,353 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.