Folic acid Prescribing at MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,090
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£840
vs National Avg
-16%

MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,090 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £840 to the NHS. This is 16% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,090
Total Quantity30,700
Total NHS Cost£840
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-16%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,090 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-16% 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.