Folic acid Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
13,963
Total Quantity
549.5K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+975.7%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 13,963 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,965 to the NHS. This is 975.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
998
Jun 2026
1,034
Jun 2026
1,298
Jun 2026
1,138
Jun 2026
1,155
Jun 2026
1,227
Jun 2026
1,172
Jun 2026
1,176
Jun 2026
1,221
Jun 2026
1,201
Jun 2026
1,169
Jun 2026
1,174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,965 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +975.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +975.7% 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.