Folic acid Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,278
Total Quantity
59.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,278 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,508 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,931 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,508 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.