Folic acid Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,684
Total Quantity
34.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,684 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,305 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,305 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.