Folic acid Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
914
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£576
vs National Avg
-29.6%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 914 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £576 to the NHS. This is 29.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,243 |
| Total NHS Cost | £576 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -29.6% 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.