Folic acid Prescribing at LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,658
Total Quantity
71.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+104.8%
LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,658 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,928 to the NHS. This is 104.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,658 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,928 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,658 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +104.8% 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.