Folic acid Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,001
Total Quantity
52.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-22.9%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,001 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,075 to the NHS. This is 22.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,075 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -22.9% 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.