Folic acid Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,162

Total Quantity

71.1K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

-10.5%

WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,162 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,450 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

113

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

113

Jul 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,162
Total Quantity	71,146
Total NHS Cost	£1,450
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-10.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,162 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-10.5% 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.