Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,514
Total Quantity
107.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+170.7%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,514 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,647 to the NHS. This is 170.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
281
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,662 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,647 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +170.7% 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.