Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,534
Total Quantity
519.9K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
-0.9%
ELM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,534 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,685 to the NHS. This is 0.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,534 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 519,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,685 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,534 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.9% 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.