Folic acid Prescribing at LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
548
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£405
vs National Avg
-57.8%
LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 548 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £405 to the NHS. This is 57.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £405 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -57.8% 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.