Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,345
Total Quantity
475.7K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+105.9%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 7,345 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,562 to the NHS. This is 105.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
633
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 475,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,562 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +105.9% 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.