Folic acid Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,908
Total Quantity
69.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+47%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,908 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,473 to the NHS. This is 47% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,473 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47% 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.