Folic acid Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,883
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+122.1%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,883 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,809 to the NHS. This is 122.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,809 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +122.1% 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.