Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,675
Total Quantity
462.9K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+31%
ELM SURGERY prescribed 4,675 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,484 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
383
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,484 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.