Folic acid Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,773
Total Quantity
118.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+344.8%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,773 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,997 to the NHS. This is 344.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
505
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,997 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +344.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +344.8% 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.