Folic acid Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,682
Total Quantity
61.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+106.6%
FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,682 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,575 to the NHS. This is 106.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,682 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,575 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,682 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +106.6% 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.