Folic acid Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,414
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£681
vs National Avg
+8.9%

OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,414 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £681 to the NHS. This is 8.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,414
Total Quantity28,673
Total NHS Cost£681
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+8.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,414 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+8.9% 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.