Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,867
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,867 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 43.8% 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
139
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,273 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,280 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +43.8% 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.