Folic acid Prescribing at THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,714
Total Quantity
113.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+109.1%
THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE prescribed 2,714 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,642 to the NHS. This is 109.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,714 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,642 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,714 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +109.1% 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.