Folic acid Prescribing at ELM SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,346
Total Quantity
108.3K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+80.7%
ELM SURGERY prescribed 2,346 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,491 to the NHS. This is 80.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,263 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,491 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +80.7% 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.