Folic acid Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,189
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+68.6%

HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,189 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,606 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
167

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,189
Total Quantity67,652
Total NHS Cost£1,606
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+68.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,189 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+68.6% 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.