Folic acid Prescribing at CLAY CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,350
Total Quantity
57.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+81%

CLAY CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,350 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,309 to the NHS. This is 81% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
226

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,350
Total Quantity57,313
Total NHS Cost£1,309
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+81%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,350 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+81% 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.