Folic acid Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,673
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£919
vs National Avg
+28.9%

SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,673 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £919 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
137

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,673
Total Quantity39,137
Total NHS Cost£919
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,673 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+28.9% 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.