Folic acid Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,616
Total Quantity
61.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+101.5%

CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,616 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,352 to the NHS. This is 101.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
254

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,616
Total Quantity61,123
Total NHS Cost£1,352
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+101.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,616 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+101.5% 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.