Folic acid Prescribing at WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,503
Total Quantity
81.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+15.8%
WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,503 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,336 to the NHS. This is 15.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,336 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +15.8% 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.