Folic acid Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,208

Total Quantity

39.8K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-6.9%

WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,208 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,181 to the NHS. This is 6.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

136

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,208
Total Quantity	39,788
Total NHS Cost	£1,181
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-6.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,208 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-6.9% 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.