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 Items | 1,632 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,001 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,632 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +25.7% 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.