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 Items | 3,757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,921 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.3% 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.