Folic acid Prescribing at ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,520
Total Quantity
76.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+94.1%
ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,520 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,812 to the NHS. This is 94.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,812 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +94.1% 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.