Folic acid Prescribing at WILLENHAL OAK MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,071

Total Quantity

38.5K

NHS Cost

£860

vs National Avg

-17.5%

WILLENHAL OAK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,071 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £860 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

104

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,071
Total Quantity	38,503
Total NHS Cost	£860
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-17.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,071 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-17.5% 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.