Folic acid Prescribing at LOCKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
765
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£896
vs National Avg
-41.1%

LOCKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 765 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £896 to the NHS. This is 41.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items765
Total Quantity28,717
Total NHS Cost£896
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-41.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice765 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-41.1% 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.