Folic acid Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,203
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£737
vs National Avg
-7.3%
HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 1,203 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 7.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £737 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -7.3% 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.