Folic acid Prescribing at RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,441
Total Quantity
49.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+11%

RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,441 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,656 to the NHS. This is 11% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,441
Total Quantity49,086
Total NHS Cost£1,656
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+11%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,441 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+11% 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.