Folic acid Prescribing at SHIFA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£236
vs National Avg
-80.3%
SHIFA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 256 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £236 to the NHS. This is 80.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £236 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -80.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -80.3% 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.