Folic acid Prescribing at DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,706
Total Quantity
84.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+31.4%

DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,706 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,093 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
148

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,706
Total Quantity84,364
Total NHS Cost£2,093
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+31.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,706 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+31.4% vs national average
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.