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 Items1,825
Total Quantity61,631
Total NHS Cost£1,301
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,825 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+40.6% 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.