Folic acid Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,326
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+156.2%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,326 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,086 to the NHS. This is 156.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,575 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,086 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +156.2% 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.