Folic acid Prescribing at AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,713
Total Quantity
84.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+32%
AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,713 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,086 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
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,713 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,086 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,713 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32% 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.