Folic acid Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,194
Total Quantity
136.3K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+146.1%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,194 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,151 to the NHS. This is 146.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,151 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +146.1% 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.