Folic acid Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
818
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-37%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 818 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,282 to the NHS. This is 37% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,282 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -37% 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.