Folic acid Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,152
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£548
vs National Avg
-11.2%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,152 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £548 to the NHS. This is 11.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £548 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -11.2% 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.