Folic acid Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,740
Total Quantity
75.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+34.1%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,740 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,109 to the NHS. This is 34.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,109 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.