Folic acid Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
847
Total Quantity
29.7K
NHS Cost
£634
vs National Avg
-34.7%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 847 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £634 to the NHS. This is 34.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 847 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,657 |
| Total NHS Cost | £634 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 847 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -34.7% 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.