Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELLIS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,754
Total Quantity
276.7K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
ELLIS PRACTICE prescribed 4,754 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,104 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,661 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,104 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.