Folic acid Prescribing at SMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
504
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£281
vs National Avg
-61.2%
SMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 504 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £281 to the NHS. This is 61.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £281 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -61.2% 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.