Folic acid Prescribing at LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
28.4K
NHS Cost
£583
vs National Avg
-43.7%
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 731 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £583 to the NHS. This is 43.7% 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
50
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £583 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -43.7% 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.