Folic acid Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,303
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+77.4%
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,303 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,136 to the NHS. This is 77.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,136 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +77.4% 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.