Folic acid Prescribing at THE ELMHURST PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£570
vs National Avg
-45.8%
THE ELMHURST PRACTICE prescribed 704 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £570 to the NHS. This is 45.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £570 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -45.8% 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.