Folic acid Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
926
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-28.7%
AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 926 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,225 to the NHS. This is 28.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 926 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,225 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 926 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -28.7% 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.