Folic acid Prescribing at CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,836
Total Quantity
69.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+118.5%
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,836 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,003 to the NHS. This is 118.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,836 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,461 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,003 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,836 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +118.5% 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.