Folic acid Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,825
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,825 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,301 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,301 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.