Folic acid Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,860
Total Quantity
62.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+43.3%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,860 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,461 to the NHS. This is 43.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,860 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,461 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,860 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +43.3% 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.