Folic acid Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,613
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+24.3%

GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,613 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,121 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,613
Total Quantity50,742
Total NHS Cost£1,121
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+24.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,613 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+24.3% 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.