Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,536
Total Quantity
938.4K
NHS Cost
£42.3K
vs National Avg
+111.2%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,536 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £42,276 to the NHS. This is 111.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
646
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 938,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £42,276 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +111.2% 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.