Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,181
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+68%

CASTLE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE prescribed 2,181 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,487 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
179

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,181
Total Quantity64,785
Total NHS Cost£1,487
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+68%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,181 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+68% 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.