Folic acid Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£481
vs National Avg
-34.9%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 845 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £481 to the NHS. This is 34.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £481 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -34.9% 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.