Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ELTHORNE PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,653
Total Quantity
166.2K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
ELTHORNE PARK SURGERY prescribed 2,653 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,878 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,195 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,878 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.