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 Items | 1,644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,992 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,787 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.