Folic acid Prescribing at DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
22.0K
NHS Cost
£641
vs National Avg
-60%

DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 519 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £641 to the NHS. This is 60% 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
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items519
Total Quantity22,008
Total NHS Cost£641
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-60%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice519 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-60% 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.