Folic acid Prescribing at POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,034
Total Quantity
25.8K
NHS Cost
£566
vs National Avg
-20.3%

POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,034 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £566 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,034
Total Quantity25,750
Total NHS Cost£566
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-20.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,034 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-20.3% 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.