Folic acid Prescribing at THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,719 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,445 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,445 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.