Folic acid Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,837
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+41.5%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,837 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 41.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,161 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +41.5% 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.