Folic acid Prescribing at IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,060
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+58.7%

IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,060 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,164 to the NHS. This is 58.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
217

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,060
Total Quantity50,683
Total NHS Cost£1,164
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+58.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,060 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+58.7% 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.