Folic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
915
Total Quantity
28.4K
NHS Cost
£900
vs National Avg
-29.5%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 915 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £900 to the NHS. This is 29.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 915 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,395 |
| Total NHS Cost | £900 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 915 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -29.5% 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.