Folic acid Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,550
Total Quantity
66.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+96.5%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,550 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,894 to the NHS. This is 96.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,894 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +96.5% 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.