Folic acid Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,908
Total Quantity
143.8K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+124%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,908 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,176 to the NHS. This is 124% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 143,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,176 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +124% 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.