Folic acid Prescribing at ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
595
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£356
vs National Avg
-54.2%
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE prescribed 595 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £356 to the NHS. This is 54.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £356 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -54.2% 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.