Folic acid Prescribing at SANDY LANE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,436
Total Quantity
47.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+10.6%
SANDY LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,436 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,780 to the NHS. This is 10.6% 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
128
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,780 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +10.6% 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.