Folic acid Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,595
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,595 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,131 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,131 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +22.9% 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.