Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,122
Total Quantity
63.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+63.5%
HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,122 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,673 to the NHS. This is 63.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,673 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +63.5% 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.