Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
4,493
Total Quantity
179.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+246.1%

CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,493 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,974 to the NHS. This is 246.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
406

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,493
Total Quantity179,670
Total NHS Cost£3,974
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+246.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,493 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+246.1% vs national average
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.