Folic acid Prescribing at WESTCOTES GP SURGERY (TWO)

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

222

Total Quantity

4,582

NHS Cost

£127

vs National Avg

-82.9%

WESTCOTES GP SURGERY (TWO) prescribed 222 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £127 to the NHS. This is 82.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	222
Total Quantity	4,582
Total NHS Cost	£127
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-82.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	222 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-82.9% 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.