Folic acid Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,696
Total Quantity
123.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+30.7%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,696 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,599 to the NHS. This is 30.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,696 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,277 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,599 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,696 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +30.7% 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.