Folic acid Prescribing at ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,565
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,565 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,538 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,538 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.