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 Items2,930
Total Quantity98,292
Total NHS Cost£2,679
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+125.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,930 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+125.7% 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.