Folic acid Prescribing at PALFREY HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
465
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£393
vs National Avg
-64.2%

PALFREY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 465 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £393 to the NHS. This is 64.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items465
Total Quantity17,905
Total NHS Cost£393
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-64.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice465 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-64.2% 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.