Folic acid Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£324
vs National Avg
-64.8%
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 457 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £324 to the NHS. This is 64.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £324 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -64.8% 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.