Folic acid Prescribing at CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,957
Total Quantity
71.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+50.8%
CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,957 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,648 to the NHS. This is 50.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,957 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,648 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,957 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +50.8% 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.