Folic acid Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,307
Total Quantity
87.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,307 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,970 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,970 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.