Folic acid Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
8,930
Total Quantity
160.7K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+588%

CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,930 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,080 to the NHS. This is 588% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
764
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
842
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
810
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
725
Jul 2026
758

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,930
Total Quantity160,716
Total NHS Cost£4,080
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+588%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,930 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+588% 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.