Folic acid Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
596
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-54.1%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 596 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,446 to the NHS. This is 54.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,446 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -54.1% 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.