Folic acid Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
5,085
Total Quantity
158.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+291.8%

SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,085 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,030 to the NHS. This is 291.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
451

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,085
Total Quantity157,985
Total NHS Cost£5,030
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+291.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,085 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+291.8% 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.