Folic acid Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,204
Total Quantity
46.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+69.8%
PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,204 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,130 to the NHS. This is 69.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,305 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,130 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +69.8% 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.