Folic acid Prescribing at THE BLENHEIM MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,450
Total Quantity
102.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+88.8%
THE BLENHEIM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,450 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,364 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,364 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.