Folic acid Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,040
Total Quantity
88.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+211.2%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,040 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,149 to the NHS. This is 211.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
375
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,869 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,149 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +211.2% 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.