Folic acid Prescribing at LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,719 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,569 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,569 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.