Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLE PARTNERSHIP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,247
Total Quantity
68.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+73.1%
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,247 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,743 to the NHS. This is 73.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,301 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,743 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +73.1% 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.