Folic acid Prescribing at THE HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,834
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+41.3%
THE HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY PRACTICE prescribed 1,834 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,548 to the NHS. This is 41.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,548 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +41.3% 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.