Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELMTREES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,396
Total Quantity
360.8K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
-4.8%
ELMTREES SURGERY prescribed 3,396 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,473 to the NHS. This is 4.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,473 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.8% 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.