Folic acid Prescribing at DEEPCAR MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,876
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+44.5%
DEEPCAR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,876 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,626 to the NHS. This is 44.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,626 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.5% 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.