Folic acid Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,538
Total Quantity
50.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+18.5%
ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,538 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,070 to the NHS. This is 18.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,070 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +18.5% 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.