Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,526
Total Quantity
48.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+17.6%

NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,526 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,251 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,526
Total Quantity48,390
Total NHS Cost£1,251
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+17.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,526 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+17.6% 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.