Folic acid Prescribing at THISTLEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,869
Total Quantity
79.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+44%

THISTLEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,869 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,538 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
152

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,869
Total Quantity79,392
Total NHS Cost£2,538
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+44%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,869 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+44% vs national average
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.