Folic acid Prescribing at UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,082
Total Quantity
95.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+214.5%
UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,082 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,094 to the NHS. This is 214.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
354
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,094 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +214.5% 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.