Folic acid Prescribing at LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,535
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£937
vs National Avg
+18.3%
LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,535 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £937 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £937 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.