Folic acid Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,723
Total Quantity
68.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+32.7%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,723 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,503 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,503 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32.7% 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.