Folic acid Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,678
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,678 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,291 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,009 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,291 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.