Folic acid Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,156
Total Quantity
136.6K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+143.1%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 3,156 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,722 to the NHS. This is 143.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,722 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +143.1% 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.