Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,162

Total Quantity

47.1K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-10.5%

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,162 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,211 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,162
Total Quantity	47,076
Total NHS Cost	£1,211
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-10.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,162 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-10.5% 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.