Folic acid Prescribing at ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,883
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+45.1%
ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,883 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,143 to the NHS. This is 45.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,143 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45.1% 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.