Folic acid Prescribing at WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,705
Total Quantity
136.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+108.4%
WHEATFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,705 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,509 to the NHS. This is 108.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,995 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,509 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +108.4% 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.