Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,125
Total Quantity
58.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 2,125 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,325 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,699 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,325 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.