Folic acid Prescribing at WHIPTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,345
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+3.6%
WHIPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,345 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,160 to the NHS. This is 3.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,160 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +3.6% 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.