Folic acid Prescribing at ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,825
Total Quantity
63.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,825 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,517 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,517 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.