Folic acid Prescribing at SHIFA SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
608
Total Quantity
18.5K
NHS Cost
£547
vs National Avg
-53.2%
SHIFA SURGERY prescribed 608 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £547 to the NHS. This is 53.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £547 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -53.2% 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.