Folic acid Prescribing at WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,456
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+89.2%
WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,456 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,054 to the NHS. This is 89.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,054 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +89.2% 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.