Folic acid Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,632
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+25.7%

BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,632 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,001 to the NHS. This is 25.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,632
Total Quantity45,462
Total NHS Cost£2,001
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+25.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,632 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+25.7% vs national average
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.