Folic acid Prescribing at OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,930
Total Quantity
69.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+125.7%
OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,930 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,849 to the NHS. This is 125.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,849 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +125.7% 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.