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 Items | 5,266 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,451 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +305.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,266 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +305.7% 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.