Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,096
Total Quantity
130.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+138.5%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 3,096 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,419 to the NHS. This is 138.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,419 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +138.5% 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.