Folic acid Prescribing at BEACON VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,465
Total Quantity
29.7K
NHS Cost
£696
vs National Avg
+12.9%

BEACON VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,465 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £696 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
119

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,465
Total Quantity29,690
Total NHS Cost£696
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+12.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,465 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+12.9% 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.