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 Items | 1,902 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,102 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,902 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.