Folic acid Prescribing at BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,428
Total Quantity
76.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+87.1%
BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,428 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,826 to the NHS. This is 87.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,826 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +87.1% 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.