Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELLERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,517
Total Quantity
430.1K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
ELLERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,517 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,864 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
445
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,864 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.