Folic acid Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,006
Total Quantity
45.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-22.5%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,006 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,225 to the NHS. This is 22.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,225 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -22.5% 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.