Folic acid Prescribing at DR DP SHAH'S PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,914
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+47.5%
DR DP SHAH'S PRACTICE prescribed 1,914 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,995 to the NHS. This is 47.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,795 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,995 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47.5% 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.