Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM LODGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,737
Total Quantity
135.8K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-51.3%
ELM LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,737 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,118 to the NHS. This is 51.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,118 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.3% 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.