Folic acid Prescribing at TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,435
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+87.6%

TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,435 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,692 to the NHS. This is 87.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
169

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,435
Total Quantity72,579
Total NHS Cost£1,692
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+87.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,435 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+87.6% 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.