Folic acid Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,525
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+17.5%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,525 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,053 to the NHS. This is 17.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,883 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,053 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +17.5% 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.