Folic acid Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,404
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+8.2%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,404 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,029 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,505 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,029 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.