Folic acid Prescribing at GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,355
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+4.4%

GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,355 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,706 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
112

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,355
Total Quantity39,174
Total NHS Cost£1,706
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+4.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,355 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+4.4% 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.