Folic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
879
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-32.3%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 879 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,008 to the NHS. This is 32.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,575 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,008 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -32.3% 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.