Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,706
Total Quantity
51.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,706 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,709 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,706 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,709 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,706 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.