Folic acid Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,084
Total Quantity
79.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 2,084 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,894 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,084 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,894 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,084 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.