Ascorbic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

111

Total Quantity

924

NHS Cost

£52

vs National Avg

+440.6%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 111 items of Ascorbic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £52 to the NHS. This is 440.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ascorbic acid is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	111
Total Quantity	924
Total NHS Cost	£52
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+440.6%

Ascorbic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	111 items
National average per practice	21 items
Difference	+440.6% 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.