Folic acid Prescribing at LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,458
Total Quantity
74.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+89.4%
LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,458 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,659 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,659 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +89.4% 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.