Folic acid Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,333
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+2.7%
DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,333 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,141 to the NHS. This is 2.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,977 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,141 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +2.7% 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.