Folic acid Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,597
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+23%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,597 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,168 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,597 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,699 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,168 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,597 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +23% 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.