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 Items1,719
Total Quantity52,864
Total NHS Cost£1,445
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+32.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,719 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+32.4% vs national average
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.