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 Items | 1,224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,392 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65.7% 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.