Folic acid Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,764
Total Quantity
58.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,764 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,708 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,039 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,708 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +35.9% 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.