Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELMBANK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,421
Total Quantity
335.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
ELMBANK SURGERY prescribed 4,421 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,243 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
354
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,243 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.