Folic acid Prescribing at BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,930
Total Quantity
98.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+125.7%
BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,930 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,679 to the NHS. This is 125.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,679 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +125.7% vs national average |
Explore More
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.