Folic acid Prescribing at STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,080
Total Quantity
46.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-16.8%

STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,080 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,102 to the NHS. This is 16.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,080
Total Quantity46,179
Total NHS Cost£1,102
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-16.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,080 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-16.8% 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.