Folic acid Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,775
Total Quantity
179.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+190.8%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,775 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,404 to the NHS. This is 190.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
351
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,404 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +190.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +190.8% 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.