Folic acid Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,938
Total Quantity
148.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+357.5%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,938 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,502 to the NHS. This is 357.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
510
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,938 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,502 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +357.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,938 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +357.5% 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.