Folic acid Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
513
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£498
vs National Avg
-60.5%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 513 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £498 to the NHS. This is 60.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £498 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -60.5% 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.