Folic acid Prescribing at THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,973
Total Quantity
110.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+129%

THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,973 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,555 to the NHS. This is 129% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
250

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,973
Total Quantity110,039
Total NHS Cost£2,555
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+129%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,973 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+129% 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.