Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELLENBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,224
Total Quantity
120.3K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-65.7%

ELLENBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,224 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,392 to the NHS. This is 65.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,224
Total Quantity120,330
Total NHS Cost£6,392
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-65.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,224 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-65.7% vs national average
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.