Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,255
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£572
vs National Avg
-3.3%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,255 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £572 to the NHS. This is 3.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £572 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -3.3% 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.