Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,322
Total Quantity
125.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+155.9%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,322 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,988 to the NHS. This is 155.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,322 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,988 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,322 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +155.9% 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.