Folic acid Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,325
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£641
vs National Avg
+2.1%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 1,325 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £641 to the NHS. This is 2.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £641 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +2.1% 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.