Folic acid Prescribing at WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
988
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£612
vs National Avg
-23.9%
WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 988 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £612 to the NHS. This is 23.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,101 |
| Total NHS Cost | £612 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -23.9% 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.