Folic acid Prescribing at WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,011
Total Quantity
50.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+54.9%

WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,011 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,141 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
188

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,011
Total Quantity50,507
Total NHS Cost£1,141
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+54.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,011 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+54.9% 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.