Folic acid Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,590
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+99.5%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,590 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,871 to the NHS. This is 99.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,871 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +99.5% 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.