Folic acid Prescribing at PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£392
vs National Avg
-57.7%
PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 549 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £392 to the NHS. This is 57.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,871 |
| Total NHS Cost | £392 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -57.7% 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.