Folic acid Prescribing at SANDY HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,351
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£855
vs National Avg
+4.1%

SANDY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,351 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £855 to the NHS. This is 4.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
117

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,351
Total Quantity39,637
Total NHS Cost£855
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+4.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,351 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+4.1% 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.