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 Items704
Total Quantity22,674
Total NHS Cost£570
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-45.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice704 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-45.8% 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.