Folic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,194
Total Quantity
55.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+69%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,194 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,272 to the NHS. This is 69% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,272 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +69% 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.