Folic acid Prescribing at DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
808
Total Quantity
28.1K
NHS Cost
£595
vs National Avg
-37.8%
DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 808 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £595 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £595 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -37.8% 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.