Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,068
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-17.7%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,068 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,151 to the NHS. This is 17.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,151 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -17.7% 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.