Folic acid Prescribing at DR SIMS AND PARTNERS

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,570
Total Quantity
40.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+21%

DR SIMS AND PARTNERS prescribed 1,570 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,062 to the NHS. This is 21% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,570
Total Quantity40,924
Total NHS Cost£1,062
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+21%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,570 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+21% vs national average
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.