Folic acid Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,968
Total Quantity
91.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,968 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,942 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,942 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.