Folic acid Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,038
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+57%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,038 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,666 to the NHS. This is 57% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,666 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +57% 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.