Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,516
Total Quantity
325.1K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
-29.5%

ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,516 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,891 to the NHS. This is 29.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
206

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,516
Total Quantity325,112
Total NHS Cost£13,891
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-29.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,516 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-29.5% 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.