Folic acid Prescribing at HEDGEMANS MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,644
Total Quantity
52.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+26.7%

HEDGEMANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,644 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,787 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,644
Total Quantity51,992
Total NHS Cost£1,787
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+26.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,644 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+26.7% 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.