Folic acid Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
39.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-53.4%
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 605 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,291 to the NHS. This is 53.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,291 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -53.4% 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.