Folic acid Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,690
Total Quantity
195.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+261.3%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 4,690 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,576 to the NHS. This is 261.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,914 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,576 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +261.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +261.3% 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.