Folic acid Prescribing at BYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,353
Total Quantity
32.3K
NHS Cost
£792
vs National Avg
+4.2%

BYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,353 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £792 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,353
Total Quantity32,296
Total NHS Cost£792
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+4.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,353 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+4.2% 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.