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 Items | 1,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,271 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,687 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.7% 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.