Folic acid Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,531
Total Quantity
43.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+17.9%

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,531 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,130 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,531
Total Quantity43,413
Total NHS Cost£1,130
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+17.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,531 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+17.9% 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.