Folic acid Prescribing at ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,204
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+69.8%
ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,204 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,775 to the NHS. This is 69.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,775 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +69.8% 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.