Folic acid Prescribing at FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,074

Total Quantity

52.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-17.3%

FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,074 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,205 to the NHS. This is 17.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,074
Total Quantity	52,226
Total NHS Cost	£1,205
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-17.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,074 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-17.3% 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.