Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELDENE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,134
Total Quantity
426.9K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+15.9%
ELDENE SURGERY prescribed 4,134 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,008 to the NHS. This is 15.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
320
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,134 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 426,931 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,008 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,134 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.9% 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.