Folic acid Prescribing at MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
292
Total Quantity
12.3K
NHS Cost
£304
vs National Avg
-77.5%
MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 292 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £304 to the NHS. This is 77.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £304 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -77.5% 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.