Folic acid Prescribing at BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,834
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+41.3%
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,834 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,194 to the NHS. This is 41.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,989 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,194 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +41.3% 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.