Folic acid Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,593
Total Quantity
80.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+99.8%
FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,593 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 99.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,737 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +99.8% 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.