Folic acid Prescribing at HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,690
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+30.2%

HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,690 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,320 to the NHS. This is 30.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,690
Total Quantity61,922
Total NHS Cost£2,320
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+30.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,690 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+30.2% 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.