Folic acid Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,970
Total Quantity
104.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+205.9%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,970 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,629 to the NHS. This is 205.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,629 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +205.9% 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.