Folic acid Prescribing at THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,803
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+38.9%

THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,803 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,320 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
172

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,803
Total Quantity63,158
Total NHS Cost£1,320
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+38.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,803 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+38.9% 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.