Folic acid Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,220
Total Quantity
34.5K
NHS Cost
£910
vs National Avg
-6%

MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,220 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £910 to the NHS. This is 6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
93

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,220
Total Quantity34,540
Total NHS Cost£910
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,220 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-6% 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.