Folic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,824
Total Quantity
58.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+40.5%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,824 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,336 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,305 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,336 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.5% 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.