Folic acid Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,535
Total Quantity
46.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+18.3%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,535 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,375 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,375 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.