Folic acid Prescribing at WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,700
Total Quantity
89.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+31%

WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,700 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,172 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,700
Total Quantity89,431
Total NHS Cost£2,172
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+31%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,700 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+31% 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.