Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,299
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+0.1%
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,299 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,878 to the NHS. This is 0.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,299 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,878 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,299 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +0.1% 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.