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 Items | 5,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,985 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,030 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +291.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +291.8% 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.