Folic acid Prescribing at SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,617
Total Quantity
38.3K
NHS Cost
£864
vs National Avg
+24.6%
SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,617 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £864 to the NHS. This is 24.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £864 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +24.6% 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.