Folic acid Prescribing at ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,540
Total Quantity
54.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+18.6%

ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,540 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,449 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,540
Total Quantity54,338
Total NHS Cost£1,449
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+18.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,540 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+18.6% 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.