Folic acid Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,643
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+103.6%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,643 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,802 to the NHS. This is 103.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,385 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,802 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +103.6% 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.