Folic acid Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,558
Total Quantity
168.0K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+251.2%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 4,558 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,451 to the NHS. This is 251.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
357
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,451 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +251.2% 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.