Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,522
Total Quantity
100.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+94.3%
CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE prescribed 2,522 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,185 to the NHS. This is 94.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,185 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +94.3% 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.