Folic acid Prescribing at STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,741
Total Quantity
69.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+34.1%
STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,741 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,583 to the NHS. This is 34.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,583 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.1% 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.