Folic acid Prescribing at SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,295
Total Quantity
73.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
SHEVINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,295 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,947 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,947 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.