Folic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,395
Total Quantity
115.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+84.5%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 2,395 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,542 to the NHS. This is 84.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,542 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +84.5% 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.