Folic acid Prescribing at BARROW HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£353
vs National Avg
-51.1%

BARROW HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 635 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £353 to the NHS. This is 51.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items635
Total Quantity16,298
Total NHS Cost£353
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-51.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice635 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-51.1% vs national average
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.