Folic acid Prescribing at SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,857
Total Quantity
74.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+43.1%
SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,857 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,156 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,156 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +43.1% 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.