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 Items2,307
Total Quantity87,908
Total NHS Cost£1,970
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+77.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,307 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+77.7% vs national average
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.