Folic acid Prescribing at DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,709
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+31.7%
DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,709 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,586 to the NHS. This is 31.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,586 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.7% 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.