Folic acid Prescribing at LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,342
Total Quantity
73.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+3.4%

LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,342 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,708 to the NHS. This is 3.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
106

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,342
Total Quantity73,431
Total NHS Cost£1,708
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+3.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,342 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+3.4% 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.