Folic acid Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,263
Total Quantity
127.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+228.4%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 4,263 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,749 to the NHS. This is 228.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
369
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,749 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +228.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +228.4% 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.