Folic acid Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,893
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£960
vs National Avg
+45.8%
BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,893 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £960 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £960 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45.8% 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.