Folic acid Prescribing at PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,475
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+13.6%
PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,475 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,528 to the NHS. This is 13.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,528 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +13.6% 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.