Folic acid Prescribing at HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,036
Total Quantity
67.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+56.9%

HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,036 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,755 to the NHS. This is 56.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
161

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,036
Total Quantity66,954
Total NHS Cost£1,755
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+56.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,036 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+56.9% 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.