Folic acid Prescribing at BEDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,968
Total Quantity
44.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+51.6%

BEDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,968 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,315 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
164

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,968
Total Quantity44,192
Total NHS Cost£1,315
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+51.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,968 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+51.6% 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.