Folic acid Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,324
Total Quantity
54.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+2%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,324 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,149 to the NHS. This is 2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,149 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +2% 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.