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 Items1,068
Total Quantity39,160
Total NHS Cost£1,151
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-17.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,068 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-17.7% 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.