Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,510
Total Quantity
265.9K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-1.6%
ELM LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,510 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,255 to the NHS. This is 1.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,255 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.6% 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.