Folic acid Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,480
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+14%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,480 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,580 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,580 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.