Folic acid Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,781
Total Quantity
125.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+114.3%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 2,781 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,462 to the NHS. This is 114.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,462 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +114.3% 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.