Folic acid Prescribing at BASLOW HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,544
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£766
vs National Avg
+19%

BASLOW HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,544 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £766 to the NHS. This is 19% 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
106
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
122

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,544
Total Quantity35,256
Total NHS Cost£766
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+19%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,544 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+19% 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.