Folic acid Prescribing at CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,602
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£823
vs National Avg
+23.4%

CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,602 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £823 to the NHS. This is 23.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,602
Total Quantity35,179
Total NHS Cost£823
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+23.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,602 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+23.4% 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.