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 Items1,255
Total Quantity26,057
Total NHS Cost£572
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-3.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,255 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-3.3% 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.