Folic acid Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,909
Total Quantity
135.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+124.1%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 2,909 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,227 to the NHS. This is 124.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,227 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +124.1% 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.