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 Items | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,320 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +30.2% 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.