Folic acid Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,575
Total Quantity
97.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,575 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,031 to the NHS. This is 21.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,031 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.