Folic acid Prescribing at DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,155

Total Quantity

49.6K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-11%

DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,155 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,221 to the NHS. This is 11% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

111

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,155
Total Quantity	49,559
Total NHS Cost	£1,221
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-11%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,155 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-11% 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.