Folic acid Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
4,725
Total Quantity
239.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+264%

WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,725 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,325 to the NHS. This is 264% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
376

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,725
Total Quantity239,813
Total NHS Cost£5,325
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+264%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,725 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+264% 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.