Folic acid Prescribing at LUDLOW - PORTCULLIS
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,412
Total Quantity
74.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+8.8%
LUDLOW - PORTCULLIS prescribed 1,412 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,606 to the NHS. This is 8.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,606 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +8.8% 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.