Folic acid Prescribing at ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,030

Total Quantity

39.8K

NHS Cost

£922

vs National Avg

-20.6%

ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,030 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £922 to the NHS. This is 20.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

115

Jul 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,030
Total Quantity	39,780
Total NHS Cost	£922
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-20.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,030 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-20.6% 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.