Folic acid Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,236
Total Quantity
121.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+149.3%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,236 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,672 to the NHS. This is 149.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,977 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,672 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +149.3% 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.