Folic acid Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,611
Total Quantity
61.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+24.1%
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,611 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,381 to the NHS. This is 24.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,381 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +24.1% 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.