Folic acid Prescribing at ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,791
Total Quantity
69.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+38%

ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,791 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,683 to the NHS. This is 38% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
143

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,791
Total Quantity69,933
Total NHS Cost£1,683
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+38%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,791 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+38% 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.