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 Items2,643
Total Quantity82,385
Total NHS Cost£1,802
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+103.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,643 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+103.6% vs national average
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.