Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELLIOTT HALL MEDICAL CTR.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,038
Total Quantity
575.6K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+69.3%

ELLIOTT HALL MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 6,038 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,273 to the NHS. This is 69.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
530

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,038
Total Quantity575,563
Total NHS Cost£21,273
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+69.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,038 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+69.3% 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.