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 Items | 1,852 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,940 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,852 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.