Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,485
Total Quantity
189.1K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-30.3%
ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 2,485 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,966 to the NHS. This is 30.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 189,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,966 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.3% 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.