Folic acid Prescribing at BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,685
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+29.8%
BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,685 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,308 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,308 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +29.8% 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.