Folic acid Prescribing at DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

747

Total Quantity

35.3K

NHS Cost

£712

vs National Avg

-42.5%

DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 747 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £712 to the NHS. This is 42.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	747
Total Quantity	35,296
Total NHS Cost	£712
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-42.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	747 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-42.5% 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.