Folic acid Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
5,266
Total Quantity
128.6K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+305.7%

WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,266 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,451 to the NHS. This is 305.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
433

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,266
Total Quantity128,565
Total NHS Cost£3,451
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+305.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,266 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+305.7% 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.