Folic acid Prescribing at SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,398
Total Quantity
35.5K
NHS Cost
£892
vs National Avg
+7.7%

SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,398 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £892 to the NHS. This is 7.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,398
Total Quantity35,464
Total NHS Cost£892
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+7.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,398 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+7.7% 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.