Folic acid Prescribing at MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,071
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+59.6%
MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,071 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,282 to the NHS. This is 59.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,071 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,282 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,071 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +59.6% 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.