Folic acid Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
422
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£297
vs National Avg
-67.5%
SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 422 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £297 to the NHS. This is 67.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £297 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -67.5% 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.