Folic acid Prescribing at BILDESTON HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,554
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£721
vs National Avg
+19.7%

BILDESTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,554 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £721 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,554
Total Quantity33,342
Total NHS Cost£721
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+19.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,554 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+19.7% 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.