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 Items4,754
Total Quantity276,661
Total NHS Cost£12,104
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+33.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,754 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+33.3% 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.