Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,340
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+157.3%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 3,340 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,843 to the NHS. This is 157.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,843 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +157.3% 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.