Folic acid Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,902
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+46.5%

HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,902 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,102 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
158

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,902
Total Quantity47,422
Total NHS Cost£1,102
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+46.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,902 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+46.5% 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.