Folic acid Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,993
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,993 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,547 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,547 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.