Folic acid Prescribing at FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,789
Total Quantity
55.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,789 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,220 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,220 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +37.8% 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.