Folic acid Prescribing at SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,437
Total Quantity
38.5K
NHS Cost
£827
vs National Avg
+10.7%

SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,437 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £827 to the NHS. This is 10.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,437
Total Quantity38,470
Total NHS Cost£827
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+10.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,437 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+10.7% 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.