Folic acid Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,201
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£618
vs National Avg
-7.5%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 1,201 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £618 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £618 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.