Folic acid Prescribing at COMPASS HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,090
Total Quantity
92.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+61%

COMPASS HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRES prescribed 2,090 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,133 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
163

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,090
Total Quantity92,269
Total NHS Cost£2,133
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+61%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,090 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+61% 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.