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 Items | 2,181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,487 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +68% 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.