Folic acid Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,750
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£883
vs National Avg
+34.8%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 1,750 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £883 to the NHS. This is 34.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,151 |
| Total NHS Cost | £883 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.8% 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.