Folic acid Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,393
Total Quantity
35.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+7.3%
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,393 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,125 to the NHS. This is 7.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,505 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,125 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +7.3% 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.