Folic acid Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
839
Total Quantity
28.6K
NHS Cost
£964
vs National Avg
-35.4%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 839 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £964 to the NHS. This is 35.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £964 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -35.4% 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.