Folic acid Prescribing at COLBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
650
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£558
vs National Avg
-49.9%
COLBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 650 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £558 to the NHS. This is 49.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £558 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -49.9% 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.