Folic acid Prescribing at KIRKLEY MILL HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,502
Total Quantity
33.2K
NHS Cost
£841
vs National Avg
+15.7%

KIRKLEY MILL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,502 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £841 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,502
Total Quantity33,155
Total NHS Cost£841
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+15.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,502 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+15.7% 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.