Folic acid Prescribing at ELM LODGE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
18.3K
NHS Cost
£445
vs National Avg
-45.8%
ELM LODGE SURGERY prescribed 704 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £445 to the NHS. This is 45.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,251 |
| Total NHS Cost | £445 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -45.8% 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.