Folic acid Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,524
Total Quantity
100.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+171.5%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 3,524 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,652 to the NHS. This is 171.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
312
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,652 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +171.5% 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.