Folic acid Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,820
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£795
vs National Avg
+40.2%
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,820 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £795 to the NHS. This is 40.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £795 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.2% 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.