Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELTHAM PALACE PMS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,429
Total Quantity
283.7K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
-31.9%
ELTHAM PALACE PMS prescribed 2,429 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,969 to the NHS. This is 31.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 283,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,969 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.9% 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.