Folic acid Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,742
Total Quantity
105.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+34.2%
SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,742 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,507 to the NHS. This is 34.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,507 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.2% 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.