Folic acid Prescribing at BINSCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,242
Total Quantity
49.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-4.3%
BINSCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,242 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,154 to the NHS. This is 4.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,154 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -4.3% 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.