Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,803
Total Quantity
400.9K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+62.7%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 5,803 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,772 to the NHS. This is 62.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
555
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,772 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.7% 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.