Folic acid Prescribing at WINSCOMBE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,714
Total Quantity
49.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+32%

WINSCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 1,714 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,221 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,714
Total Quantity49,057
Total NHS Cost£1,221
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+32%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,714 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+32% 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.