Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,750
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+188.9%

HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,750 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,407 to the NHS. This is 188.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
320

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,750
Total Quantity55,695
Total NHS Cost£1,407
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+188.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,750 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+188.9% 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.