Folic acid Prescribing at HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,970
Total Quantity
119.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+51.8%
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,970 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,401 to the NHS. This is 51.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,401 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +51.8% 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.