Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ELMHURST PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,200
Total Quantity
121.6K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-66.4%
THE ELMHURST PRACTICE prescribed 1,200 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,867 to the NHS. This is 66.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,867 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -66.4% 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.