Folic acid Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,762
Total Quantity
142.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+266.9%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,762 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,154 to the NHS. This is 266.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
424
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,762 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,154 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +266.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,762 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +266.9% 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.