Folic acid Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,908
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+47%
HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,908 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,437 to the NHS. This is 47% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,437 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47% 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.