Folic acid Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,852
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+42.7%

WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 1,852 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,940 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
161

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,852
Total Quantity66,131
Total NHS Cost£1,940
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+42.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,852 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+42.7% 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.