Folic acid Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
759
Total Quantity
31.3K
NHS Cost
£692
vs National Avg
-41.5%

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 759 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £692 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
66

Prescribing Details

Total Items759
Total Quantity31,342
Total NHS Cost£692
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-41.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice759 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-41.5% 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.