Folic acid Prescribing at ESSINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,385
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£686
vs National Avg
+6.7%
ESSINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,385 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £686 to the NHS. This is 6.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £686 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +6.7% 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.