Folic acid Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,755
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+35.2%

KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,755 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,517 to the NHS. This is 35.2% 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
131
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
158

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,755
Total Quantity67,877
Total NHS Cost£1,517
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+35.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,755 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+35.2% 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.