Folic acid Prescribing at BRIERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,451
Total Quantity
28.6K
NHS Cost
£666
vs National Avg
+11.8%

BRIERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,451 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £666 to the NHS. This is 11.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,451
Total Quantity28,648
Total NHS Cost£666
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+11.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,451 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+11.8% 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.