Folic acid Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,141
Total Quantity
136.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+142%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,141 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,892 to the NHS. This is 142% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
288

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,141
Total Quantity136,047
Total NHS Cost£3,892
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+142%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,141 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+142% 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.