Folic acid Prescribing at KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,219
Total Quantity
89.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+71%

KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,219 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,387 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
176

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,219
Total Quantity89,888
Total NHS Cost£2,387
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+71%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,219 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+71% 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.