Folic acid Prescribing at THE FORUM HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,163
Total Quantity
138.5K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+143.7%

THE FORUM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,163 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,053 to the NHS. This is 143.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
305

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,163
Total Quantity138,539
Total NHS Cost£3,053
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+143.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,163 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+143.7% 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.