Folic acid Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,372
Total Quantity
105.1K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+236.8%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,372 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,233 to the NHS. This is 236.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
380
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,104 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,233 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +236.8% 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.