Folic acid Prescribing at SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,656
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£884
vs National Avg
+27.6%
SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,656 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £884 to the NHS. This is 27.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £884 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +27.6% 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.