Folic acid Prescribing at THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,645
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,645 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,213 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,957 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,213 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.