Folic acid Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,878
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+44.7%

FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,878 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,687 to the NHS. This is 44.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
186

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,878
Total Quantity77,271
Total NHS Cost£1,687
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+44.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,878 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+44.7% 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.