Folic acid Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,418
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£895
vs National Avg
+9.2%

KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,418 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £895 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,418
Total Quantity40,821
Total NHS Cost£895
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+9.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,418 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+9.2% vs national average
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.