Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,643
Total Quantity
348.7K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+2.1%
HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 3,643 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,294 to the NHS. This is 2.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 348,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,294 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.1% 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.