Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELSDON AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,099
Total Quantity
158.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-41.2%
ELSDON AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 2,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,910 to the NHS. This is 41.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,910 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.2% 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.