Folic acid Prescribing at ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,573
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+21.2%
ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,573 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,656 to the NHS. This is 21.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,656 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +21.2% 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.