Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,869
Total Quantity
517.3K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 6,869 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,077 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
533
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
629
Jun 2026
673
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
554
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 517,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,077 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.