Folic acid Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,812
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+193.7%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,812 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,049 to the NHS. This is 193.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
296
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,049 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +193.7% 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.