Folic acid Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,759
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+35.5%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,759 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,341 to the NHS. This is 35.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,759
Total Quantity59,546
Total NHS Cost£1,341
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+35.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,759 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+35.5% 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.