Folic acid Prescribing at THE CASTLE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,652
Total Quantity
62.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+27.3%
THE CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 1,652 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,271 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,271 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,652 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.