Folic acid Prescribing at MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,861
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+43.4%
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,861 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,088 to the NHS. This is 43.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,088 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +43.4% 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.