Folic acid Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,152
Total Quantity
48.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-11.2%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,152 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,092 to the NHS. This is 11.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,092 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -11.2% 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.