Folic acid Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-18.4%
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,059 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,220 to the NHS. This is 18.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,220 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -18.4% 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.