Folic acid Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
680
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£797
vs National Avg
-47.6%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 680 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £797 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £797 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -47.6% 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.