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 Items4,675
Total Quantity462,880
Total NHS Cost£16,484
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+31%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,675 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+31% vs national average
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.