Folic acid Prescribing at WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,363
Total Quantity
122.5K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+159.1%
WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,363 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,063 to the NHS. This is 159.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,063 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +159.1% 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.