Folic acid Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,240
Total Quantity
125.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+149.6%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,240 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,588 to the NHS. This is 149.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,588 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +149.6% 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.