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 Items2,658
Total Quantity71,255
Total NHS Cost£1,928
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+104.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,658 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+104.8% 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.