Folic acid Prescribing at WHITCHURCH SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,160
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+66.4%
WHITCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 2,160 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,503 to the NHS. This is 66.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,503 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +66.4% 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.