Folic acid Prescribing at ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£332
vs National Avg
-73%
ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 350 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £332 to the NHS. This is 73% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,439 |
| Total NHS Cost | £332 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -73% 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.