Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM HAYES SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,757
Total Quantity
257.1K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+5.3%

ELM HAYES SURGERY prescribed 3,757 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,921 to the NHS. This is 5.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
324

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,757
Total Quantity257,062
Total NHS Cost£11,921
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+5.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,757 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+5.3% 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.