Folic acid Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,718
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,718 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,869 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,522 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.