Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLE HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,050

Total Quantity

27.7K

NHS Cost

£615

vs National Avg

-19.1%

CASTLE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,050 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £615 to the NHS. This is 19.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,050
Total Quantity	27,707
Total NHS Cost	£615
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-19.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,050 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-19.1% 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.