Folic acid Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,255
Total Quantity
124.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+73.7%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,255 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,399 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,399 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.