Folic acid Prescribing at CHACEWATER HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,486
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£656
vs National Avg
+14.5%

CHACEWATER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,486 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £656 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,486
Total Quantity29,582
Total NHS Cost£656
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+14.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,486 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+14.5% 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.