Folic acid Prescribing at LONGFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,890
Total Quantity
136.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+122.6%
LONGFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 2,890 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,035 to the NHS. This is 122.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,035 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +122.6% 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.