Folic acid Prescribing at SKYWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,009

Total Quantity

38.7K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-22.3%

SKYWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,009 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,014 to the NHS. This is 22.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

112

Jun 2026

123

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,009
Total Quantity	38,697
Total NHS Cost	£1,014
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-22.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,009 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-22.3% 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.