Folic acid Prescribing at LAKESIDE MEDICAL
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,292
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
LAKESIDE MEDICAL prescribed 2,292 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,464 to the NHS. This is 76.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,398 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,464 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.