Folic acid Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,828
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+194.9%

LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,828 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,690 to the NHS. This is 194.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
302

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,828
Total Quantity64,963
Total NHS Cost£1,690
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+194.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,828 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+194.9% 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.