Folic acid Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,293
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-0.4%

ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,293 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,259 to the NHS. This is 0.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
112

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,293
Total Quantity55,692
Total NHS Cost£1,259
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-0.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,293 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-0.4% 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.