Folic acid Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,584
Total Quantity
74.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+176.1%
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,584 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,816 to the NHS. This is 176.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,816 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +176.1% 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.