Folic acid Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,113

Total Quantity

50.1K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

-14.3%

SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,113 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,821 to the NHS. This is 14.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,113
Total Quantity	50,136
Total NHS Cost	£1,821
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-14.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,113 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-14.3% 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.