Folic acid Prescribing at CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,857
Total Quantity
115.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+43.1%
CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,857 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,700 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,700 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +43.1% 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.