Folic acid Prescribing at SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,328
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£735
vs National Avg
+2.3%

SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,328 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £735 to the NHS. This is 2.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,328
Total Quantity30,824
Total NHS Cost£735
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+2.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,328 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+2.3% vs national average
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.