Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,923
Total Quantity
101.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+48.2%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,923 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,043 to the NHS. This is 48.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,043 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +48.2% 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.