Folic acid Prescribing at ECCLESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,062
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-18.2%
ECCLESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,062 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,785 to the NHS. This is 18.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,062 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,356 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,785 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,062 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -18.2% 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.