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 Items1,597
Total Quantity72,699
Total NHS Cost£2,168
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,597 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+23% vs national average
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.