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 Items2,590
Total Quantity67,667
Total NHS Cost£1,871
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+99.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,590 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+99.5% 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.