Folic acid Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,759
Total Quantity
87.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+35.5%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 1,759 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,054 to the NHS. This is 35.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,759 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,054 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,759 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +35.5% 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.