Folic acid Prescribing at STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,527
Total Quantity
57.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,527 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,371 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,527 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,371 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,527 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.