Folic acid Prescribing at WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,849
Total Quantity
83.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,849 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,841 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,841 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.