Folic acid Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,197
Total Quantity
99.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+146.3%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 3,197 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,529 to the NHS. This is 146.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,529 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +146.3% 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.