Folic acid Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,116
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+63%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,116 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,116 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,631 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,116 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.