Folic acid Prescribing at STEYNING HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,123

Total Quantity

39.4K

NHS Cost

£828

vs National Avg

-13.5%

STEYNING HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,123 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £828 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

126

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,123
Total Quantity	39,406
Total NHS Cost	£828
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-13.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,123 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-13.5% 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.