Folic acid Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,754
Total Quantity
76.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+112.2%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,754 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,924 to the NHS. This is 112.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,924 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +112.2% 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.