Folic acid Prescribing at WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,195
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£980
vs National Avg
-7.9%
WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,195 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £980 to the NHS. This is 7.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £980 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -7.9% 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.