Folic acid Prescribing at WINGERWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,949
Total Quantity
76.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+50.2%

WINGERWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,949 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,808 to the NHS. This is 50.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
173

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,949
Total Quantity76,005
Total NHS Cost£1,808
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+50.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,949 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+50.2% 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.