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 Items | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,251 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.