Folic acid Prescribing at MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,460
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+89.5%

MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,460 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,586 to the NHS. This is 89.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
202

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,460
Total Quantity67,855
Total NHS Cost£1,586
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+89.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,460 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+89.5% 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.