Folic acid Prescribing at ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,649
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+27%

ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,649 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,256 to the NHS. This is 27% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,649
Total Quantity53,888
Total NHS Cost£1,256
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+27%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,649 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+27% 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.