Folic acid Prescribing at WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,644
Total Quantity
74.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+26.7%

WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY prescribed 1,644 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,659 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,644
Total Quantity74,758
Total NHS Cost£1,659
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+26.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,644 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+26.7% 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.