Folic acid Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,491
Total Quantity
72.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+14.9%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,491 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,468 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,869 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,468 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +14.9% 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.