Folic acid Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,317

Total Quantity

58.2K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+1.5%

POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,317 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,394 to the NHS. This is 1.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

153

Jun 2026

145

Jun 2026

140

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

113

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,317
Total Quantity	58,244
Total NHS Cost	£1,394
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+1.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,317 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	+1.5% 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.