Folic acid Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,410
Total Quantity
154.4K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+162.7%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,410 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,385 to the NHS. This is 162.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
309
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,385 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +162.7% 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.