Folic acid Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,803
Total Quantity
71.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+38.9%

VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,803 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,357 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
188

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,803
Total Quantity71,349
Total NHS Cost£2,357
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+38.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,803 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+38.9% vs national average
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.