Folic acid Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,624
Total Quantity
97.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+179.2%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,624 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,241 to the NHS. This is 179.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
350
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,976 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,241 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +179.2% 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.