Folic acid Prescribing at ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,816
Total Quantity
61.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+39.9%
ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,816 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,506 to the NHS. This is 39.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,506 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +39.9% 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.