Folic acid Prescribing at LITTLEWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,770
Total Quantity
75.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
LITTLEWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,770 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,775 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,775 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.