Folic acid Prescribing at BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
24.4K
NHS Cost
£598
vs National Avg
-54.7%
BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 588 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £598 to the NHS. This is 54.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £598 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -54.7% 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.